Apple TVAnnie (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critiquing corporate greed, political opportunism, and the failings of the foster care system, with its central problem highlighting systemic neglect and exploitation, even though the solution primarily involves individual transformation and philanthropy.
The 2014 film 'Annie' demonstrates significant diversity, equity, and inclusion primarily through its casting choices, explicitly recasting traditionally white lead roles with minority actors. While the narrative itself focuses on themes of family and personal growth, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The 2014 film adaptation of "Annie" portrays the titular character, originally established as white in the comic strip and prior stage/screen versions, as Black. Additionally, Daddy Warbucks (renamed Will Stacks) is also portrayed by a Black actor, differing from his original depiction.
The film 'Annie' (2014) does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Annie's adoption story and the relationships between heterosexual characters, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2014 film "Annie" is an adaptation of the classic musical and comic strip. While it features updates to character names, race, and setting, the core characters' genders remain consistent with their established portrayals in the source material. No canonical character undergoes a gender swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
2.8
3.3
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